Drug Interactions between deferasirox and Vitamin B6
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- deferasirox
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between deferasirox and Vitamin B6. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
deferasirox
A total of 599 drugs are known to interact with deferasirox.
- Deferasirox is in the drug class chelating agents.
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Deferasirox is used to treat the following conditions:
- Hemochromatosis (off-label)
- Hemosiderosis
- Iron Overload
- Thalassemia
Vitamin B6
A total of 13 drugs are known to interact with Vitamin B6.
- Vitamin b6 is in the drug class vitamins.
- Vitamin b6 is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
deferasirox food
Applies to: deferasirox
ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: According to product labeling, the bioavailability of deferasirox was variably increased when taken with a meal.
MANAGEMENT: To ensure consistent plasma drug levels, deferasirox should be taken on an empty stomach 30 minutes before eating preferably at the same time everyday.
References (1)
- (2005) "Product Information. Exjade (deferasirox)." Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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